SAS Belgium and Luxembourg has been awarded the exclusive Top Employers België/Belgique 2017 Certification in recognition of its exceptional employee offerings.

"We are very happy with this recognition," said SAS Belgium and Luxembourg Managing Director Jeroen Van Godtsenhoven. "SAS aims to be a top employer, building upon a purpose-driven and high-performance culture. This has been, and still is, a critical factor in our continued success."

The annual, international research undertaken by the Top Employers Institute recognizes leading employers around the world that provide excellent employee conditions, nurture and develop talent throughout all levels of the organization, and strive to continuously optimize employment practices. Companies undergo a stringent research process and must meet required standards.

“Optimal employee conditions ensure that people can develop themselves personally and professionally,” said Steven Van Raemdonck, Deputy Country Manager for the Top Employers Institute in Belgium.

“Our comprehensive research concluded that SAS provides an outstanding employment environment, and offers a wide range of creative initiatives, from secondary benefits and working conditions to performance-management programs that are well thought out and truly aligned with the culture of their company,” he added.

The Top Employers Institute assessed SAS’ employee offerings on the following criteria:

Talent Strategy.

Workforce Planning.

On-Boarding.

Learning & Development.

Performance Management.

Leadership Development.

Career & Succession Management.

Compensation & Benefits.

Culture.

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